RELIGION

The first month of 2020 has come and gone. February is a special month. It is the shortest month of the year. Valentine’s day is on the 14th, and roses, chocolates and romantic cards are given to express our love and devotion to others. However, the deepest expression of love is more than roses, chocolates and romantic cards. It is remembering that Jesus died for us and for our salvation.
“God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  John 3 :16
During the month of February, we also prepare for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of our Lenten journey. This is a time to embrace prayer and to teach our children the value of building a solid, loving relationship with our Lord.

Mrs Bondonno

FEES 2020 & ACCOUNT STATEMENTS

DISCOUNT FOR EARLY PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES FOR 2020

You are entitled to a discount of 5% should you pay your daughter’s school fees for 2020 in full on or before 31 January 2020. 
We strongly advise that you make use of EFT or credit card payments as these are the safest and most cost-effective payment options.
The 5% discount will be awarded to all school fee payments reflecting in our bank account in full on or before 31 January 2020. 

ACCOUNT STATEMENTS

Dear Parents
Account statements are sent every month via email around the 24th of each month. These emails are sent via a bulk email server and sometimes not all statements reach their destinations.
Should you not receive your statement via email during the month, please log onto the parent portal and view your statement there at any time during the month.

Finance Department

OPEN DAY 2020

SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS

BABY STEPS 2 ASSUMPTION

SCHOOL MOBILE APP

Mrs Sousa

GENERAL

CLAMBER CLUB MORNING

The Grade 1 girls were surprised with a visit from ‘Jog the Frog’ for a fun-filled Clamber Club morning on Friday 24 January. Sporting green ribbons in their hair,  they enjoyed dancing, stretching, climbing and sliding. Many thanks to Baby Steps 2 Assumption for inviting our Grade 1s. They had a ball!

Mrs Moore and Mrs Brown 

LEGO

  
The Grade One and Two classes were very excited to unpack LEGO boxes this week. Our sincere gratitude is extended to Johannesburg East Rotary Club for their very generous donation of interactive Lego sets for the Primary Computer Centre. Your donation will go a long way towards helping us build the resources needed for the girls to fully experience all our IT curriculum has to offer in a fun-filled way.  
We also sincerely thank Alistair and Marion Brown, former teachers of Assumption, who are members of Rotary and organised this wonderful surprise. Your assistance has continually played a key role in the success of projects at Assumption Convent and we look forward to your continued support.

Mrs Knipe

GRADE 7 LEADERSHIP 

The Grade 7 girls committed to the Leadership Development Programme when receiving their blue monitor badges at assembly on Tuesday.  Congratulations to all these girls and to the girls recognised as captains and vice-captains of sporting and cultural teams. 
 
At our first ‘leadership tea’ on Wednesday, our head girl Genevieve Reid introduced the high school leadership team to the Grade 7 leadership group. While sharing delicious pizza slices and juices, the meeting was an opportunity for both leadership groups to talk about what they need to be able to support each other as they work towards their leadership goals this year. 

   

  



Back row: Christina Moschides, Leandri Du Plooy, Tatum Lauf, Katlego Moeketsi, Thandixolo Konyana,  Taela Hewson, Vanessa Flores, Mrs van Wyk

5th row:    Kausar Hassan, Palesa Nkopane, Gabriela van Staden, Zoe Jack, Bogosi Monyatsi,  Bitania Negussie, Emma James, Angelina Cai

4th row:    Esona Kula, Sara Nicho, Onyx Reckas, Kyasha Moodley, Mihle Tshandu, Mrs De Klerk, Mrs Elliott

3rd row:    Keziah Singh, Neo Thokoane, Oratile Machi, Zukisa Ncobo, Sello Teffo, Jenna Young, Nonso Mtshali, Giordana Di Santolo

2nd row:   Bianca De Andrade, Chlo? Gouws, Oratiloe Mpete, Kieznar Benham, Sabrina Tenente,  Saanya Dosani, Mulalo Baloyi, Tayla Abrahams

Front:      Na’ilah Wadvalla, Ntando-Enhle Hlatshwayo, Mariza, Pires, Sthandiwe Sibiya, Jorja da Cunha,  Micaela Pereira da Encarnacão, Bianca Naude, Allyssa Denness

Captains and Vice-Captains

Back: Neo Thokoane (Rosario House Captain), Leandri De Plooy (Rosario Vice Captain),  Tatum Lauf (swimming captain), Mihle Tshandu (choir captain), Taela Hewson (tennis captain) 
Nonso Mtshali (Library vice-captain)

3rd:   Oratile Mpete (choir vice-captain), Yukisa Ncobo (Assumpta house captain), 
Zoe Jack (Band vice captain), Jenna Young (Paulist house captain), Emma James (library captain)

2nd: Christina Moschides (Assumpta vice captain), Oratile Machi (band captain), Sthandiwe Sibiya (swimming vice captain), Jorja da Cunha (netball vice captain), 
Giordana Di Santolo (Paulist vice captain), Mulalo Baloyi (Athletics captain)

Front: Na’ilah Wadvalla (Hockey captain), Mariza Pires (Drama captain), Sabrina Tenente (Netball captain),
Bianca Naude (Outreach captain), Allyssa Denness (Chess captain)

INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS

Places are still available with each of our Music teachers. Please contact Mr Stewardson at rstewardson@assumptionconvent.co.za or the teacher directly to organise lessons.

Mr. Stewardson – Trumpet, Trombone, French horn, Euphonium, Tuba – rstewardson@assumptionconvent.co.za
Mrs. Ute Smythe – Violin – ute@smythemail.za.net
Mr. Jacinto Vieira – Drums and Bass Guitar – jacintov4@gmail.com 
Miss Anastasia Loukakis – Guitar – anastasia.loukakis@gmail.com
Miss Kiana van der Schyff – Voice – kianavdschyff@gmail.com 
A new piano teacher will be confirmed shortly – Contact Mr. Stewardson to register interest
A strictly limited opportunity to have ‘cello lessons has arisen. Please contact Mr. Stewardson for further details.

Mr Stewardson

OUTREACH GRADE 7 2020

Our Grade 7 Outreach Programme has now included a new Animal Welfare Organisation into our Outreach Portfolio namely AACL (Animal Ant- Cruelty League).  Our portfolio consists of:  SPCA Germiston Bedfordview, Lambano Children’s Village and Animal Anti-Cruelty League.  We hope to grow our portfolio over time.  Our eager Grade 7 group of leaders will be entering into a Literacy Programme with AACL.  Their PR lady Carren will be engaging with our pupils in a 10 minute Education slot followed by each Grade 7 pupil interacting with their very own cat/puppy – reading their selected novel to their chosen animal.  This is a brilliant way to improve their reading and at the same time learning and observing the various breeds of cats and dogs.  They will be presenting a report back on their findings in the form of a Power Point Presentation at our Assembly.   We encourage our pupils to have servant hearts.  Community Service forms an integral part of school life at Assumption Convent Primary.  We teach our pupils, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” Acts 20:35.  We are truly excited for the future of Outreach at Assumption Convent.  We will be requiring assistance from our school over the year in the form of donations.  We ask that ALL get involved and help where possible.  Your love and support is always greatly appreciated.

               

Mrs Ritky

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Dear Parents & Guardians
A decision has been taken to remove the daily school calendar from our website. The calendar will now only be available on the school app. 

Mrs Sousa 

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